#ciso

#ciso

Today, the role of chief information security officer (CISO) role has transcended traditional boundaries, moving beyond managing firewalls and compliance checklists. The current landscape, marked by an upsurge in regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits against individual CISOs, demands a new approach. To navigate this challenging environment, the CISO must become a legal sentinel, meticulously documenting decisions and establishing a verifiable defence of "due care" to protect both the enterprise and themselves from legal repercussions.

Agentic AI projects are likely to fail at a rate far higher than currently predicted and present a major challenge to cybersecurity operations, according to an information security expert. Haider Pasha, EMEA CISO at Palo Alto Networks, told ITPro that the benefits of would be outweighed by the risks if chief information security officers (CISOs) don't employ strict strategic and technical controls over the technology's deployment.

Whenever a new ransomware attack strikes, headlines and industry discussions will understandably center on the number of operational days lost to disruption, volumes of data stolen, and projected costs. This stands to reason as ransomware attacks have a very real and visible impact on customers, investors, and other stakeholders in undermining trust, damaging reputations, and potentially leading to significant financial consequences.

"Collaboration is highly valued by line-of-business leaders in their relationships with CISOs. However, disconnects remain, with gaps between the organization’s desired risk posture and its current cybersecurity capabilities."

AI's rise necessitates a shift in the role of CISOs, transforming them into key strategic contributors, crucial for navigating modern cybersecurity challenges.

According to the report, more than 50% of CISOs deploy software-based pentesting to bolster in-house testing practices.

I'm proud to say I've been fired for not being willing to compromise my integrity.